GE Reveals Self Cleaning Oven Stove Innovation
General Electric introduces the P-7 self cleaning oven range, to be sold nationwide by November 1 1963. The oven reaches 880 degrees to burn off grime, locks during cleaning, and completes cycles in 1 to 4 hours with 312 degrees on the exterior. a smoke eliminator reduces fumes as GE notes a decade long R&D effort and 135000 hours of testing.
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Great Barrington Seminar Slated On Decorating
Great Barrington announces a seminar on decorating the new P-7 self cleaning oven range. The three dial system cleans by reaching 600 degrees and locking until the cycle ends. Developed in Louisville, the range debuts late November in three models priced about 75 dollars above non cleaning versions, likely between 400 and 800 dollars, with a cheaper model next year.
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Wood finishes and grains seminar at First Congregational Church
A decorating seminar and tea on Wednesday October 23 at 1 p.m. at Great Barrington First Congregational Church, sponsored by Fairview Hospital Auxiliary. Speakers include Robert Herron of Austerlitz on tool finishing and Liam Pearson of Mayfair in Albany on American furniture and modern decorating trends. Tickets are $2.50. reserve from auxiliary members or Melvin's, Smith's or the door.
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Spocks Case Highlights Blind Acceptance of Authority
A friend denounces Rachel Carson after Boston drops mosquito spraying, sparking a larger critique of Spock’s book. The piece argues fear of questioning authority pervades schooling and culture, urging mothers to trust common sense over theories, while noting conformity pressures and un-American restrictions on dissent.
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Patchy Fashion Returns With Patches Across Attire
Patchwork patches reappear in late fashion trends across fall sweaters and children’s wear. English sources note jackets inspired by shooting and shunting styles popularized after World War II. Ivy League menswear quickly adopts patches, spreading to broader apparel and a patch shirt trend for women in summer of 1982.
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Englishmet
Tomato Herbs Improve Flavor with Fresh Spices
Tomato herbs add flavor with basil celery salt chives coriander curry powder dill oregano sage sesame seed and tarragon. A light touch of spice enhances natural sweetness, elevating dishes without masking tomato character.
Teaching blame for world wars in schools debated
The speaker argues against reducing thinking to single causes or multiple choice tests in social studies. True education requires critical thought carried from schools to the voting booth.
Gold Water Cologne and Parisian Violets Trend
A Chicago report highlights Gold Water cologne by Vi-Jon Labs, touted as a partisan scent for Republican fundraisers with JFK themed rival scents, plus new Orb jewelry at Holden Stone and luxurious Yezzi’s fashions. Also unveiled is Rheem decorative plumbing ware featuring Parisian violets for bathroom decor.
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